Cabinet gives nod to India-Maldives healthcare pact

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval to a pact between India and Maldives on facilitating greater cooperation between both the nations and also assist the neighbouring country to develop human resources in healthcare.

"The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the MoU between India and Maldives which was signed in January, 2014 on cooperation in the field of Health," an official statement said.

The MoU covers cooperation in the area of exchange and training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts, assistance in development of human resources and setting up of healthcare facilities and medical and health research development.

"Enhanced cooperation in the field of health will foster great friendship and relations between the two countries," the official statement added. PTI

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